Rensselaer Republican, Volume 26, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 November 1893 — OBITUARY. [ARTICLE]

OBITUARY.

1 OBITUARY. Willie, the youngest child of Polk and Emma Bay died last Thursday erf stomach trouble, and wasburied in the Osborn cemetery on the following day, at 10 o’clock. He had lain for several weeks suffering from this dreaded disease, but at last God saw fit to take this little one from this sinful world to a brighter and happier one above. The family have the sympathy of many friends. A Little School-Gibl. JENNIE COX BABCOCK. J —— 1 Mrs. Jennie Babcock, wife of James D. Babcock, died at their home, about four miles southwest of Rensselaer, last Monday morning, Nov. 21st, in her 43rd year. The cause of her death was hemorrhage of the bowels. She was sick about 4 weeks, and though at many times, her condition had seemed desperate, she appeared so much better Saturday that her recovery was thought to be assured. She suddenly grew worse Sunday however, with the result as above stated. Mrs. Babcock’s maiden name was Jennie Cox. She was married to James D. Babcock, Dec. 6, 1870. She was the mother of nine children, the youngest of whom is about 15 months oiu and the oldest 21 years. She was a most estimable woman in every particular, and her untimely death is a grevious blow to her bereaved husband and motherless children. The funeral was held yesterday morning, at the Church of God, in Rensselaer. Interment in Weston cemetery.

HARRIET FIELD WALKER. Mrs. Harriet Field Walker, wife of W. P. Walker, died at their home in Rensselaer, last Friday morning, Nov,, 17, aged 42 years, 9 months and 1 day. Her sickness was a complication of diseases, and had continued 18 months. Some 4 or 5 weeks ago she went to Chicago for treatment, but getting no better and realizing that death was near, she insisted on being brought home, where she arrived on Wednesday evening, and died, 36 hours later. Her death was peaceful and painless. Her maiden name was McMaster, and she was born in Belfast, Ireland, Feb. 18,1851. At eighteen she came to America; and, on the 6th day of March, 1875, she was married to W. P. Walker. She was the mother ot five children, three of whom with the husband and father, remain to cherish her memory. While yet in her teens she accepted Christ as her Savior, and became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. She lived a faithful Christian hfe, and died in blessed assurance of a home in heaven. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, Nov., 19; interment in Weston cemetery. Rev. R. D. Utter conducting the religious services.

Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Sayler. Mrs. Elizabeth Sayler wife of the venerable Isaac Sayler, died at their home three miles west of Rensselaer> Monday morning Nov. 20th, 1893, at the age of 82 years. The sickness which caused her death began with an attack of la grippe, which has been very prevalent in the neighborhood, for some time. She was born in Fairfield Co., Ohio, and moved with her husband to this county in 1850, and has resided here ever since. Her maiden name was Grant. She was married March 21, 1833. and last March they celebrated their golden wedding. Their attachment was unusally tender. Married life has rarely given a more beautiful example of mutual devotion. She was converted in early life and for 65 years was a devoted follower of Christ. The aged husband survives her, but is sick, perhaps unto death, with the same malady. She was the mother of 8 children, 3 sons and 5 daughters. One son died in infancy, another Simon B. in the army, the other Andrfew K. Sayler lives in Newton tp. The daughters are Airs. John Daugherty, Mrs. Mary Hopkins and Miss Ellen Sayler, all of Rensselaer, Mrs. L. L. Daugherty, of Hammond, and Mrs. Sarah Benjamin, of Kansas City. The funeral was held at the residence, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. R. D. Utter conducting the religious services. Interment was made in Weston cemetery.